2009 Grilling Guide from The Charleston - Huntington West Virginia News Leader

Fast-off-the-Grill Chorizo Quesadillas
Courtesy of National Pork Board

Ingredients

3/4 pound bulk pork chorizo

5 (10-inch) flour tortillas

1 can (16 ounces) black bean refried beans

1/2 pound colby cheese, grated

1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves

Olive oil for brushing

1 1/2 cups store-bought tomatillo salsa
(Look for tomatillo salsa fresh in the refrigerator case or in jars on the shelf in well-stocked supermarkets)

Cooking Directions

Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Use a spatula to crumble the chorizo as you place it in the pan. Saute the chorizo until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chorizo from the skillet to a plate.

Arrange 5 tortillas on a work surface. Spread about 1/4 cup refried beans evenly over half of each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Scatter about1/3 cup cooked chorizo over beans. Scatter a generous 1/3 cup of cheese over top. Divide and arrange cilantro over top of cheese. Fold opposite half of tortilla over the filling. (The quesadillas can be assembled up to 1 hour before serving. Cover loosely with plastic wrap so they don't dry out, and set aside at room temperature.)

Prepare a medium fire in a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill on medium.

Brush outsides of tortillas with a small amount of oil. Using a wide spatula, transfer quesadillas to the grill. Grill on one side for about one minute, slide and turn quesadillas 90 degrees, grilling until nice cross-hatch grill marks appear. Slide spatula underneath to flip quesadillas and grill the second side.

Transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the quesadillas into 5 wedges. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately accompanied with the tomatillo salsa.

Serves 8.

Serving Suggestions

Chorizo is a flavorful Mexican sausage that can be found in speciality grocery stores and some large supermarkets. This is a great starter for your outdoor gathering.

Nutrition Facts

Calories	540 calories
Protein	25 grams
Fat	31 grams
Sodium	1100 milligrams
Cholesterol	70 milligrams
Saturated Fat	13 grams
Carbohydrates	40 grams
Fiber	5 grams

Courtesy of National Pork Board. For more information about The Other White Meat, visit TheOtherWhiteMeat.com.

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